Answer:
The options
A. Low back pain
B. 18-year old men
C. Normal lordosis
D. Pain lessens with rest
E. Daily bouts of indigestion
The CORRECT ANSWER IS A. And B.
A. Low back pain
B. 18-year old men
Explanation:
The assessment data that acts as the background for the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis is presence of LOW BACK PAIN, which starts around teenage life (18-YEAR OLD) which is mostly relieve by undertaking some exercise. To buttress the point, the physical examination shows an abnormal lordosis of the spine and unusual gastrointestinal association.
